Category: Features
South Korea’s COVID-19 response provides valuable insight
South Korea started its control and prevention measures in response to the COVID-19 outbreak fairly quickly. This vigilance has allowed South Korea to manage the coronavirus situation without paralysing its national health and economic systems. Researcher Jongeun You of the […]
Experimental drug reverses memory loss in mouse models of Alzheimer’s
A synthetic version of a naturally-occurring chemical compound has been found to reverse memory loss in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at US-based Salk Institute said the experimental drug provides “much to consider in the wider development of compounds […]
Electric cooker offers an effective decontamination method for N95 masks
Researchers have found out that electric cookers, such as rice cookers, are able to decontaminate N95 respirator masks inside out while also maintaining their filtration and fit. N95 respirators are recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect against airborne droplets […]
Healthy young men manage occasional calorie over indulgence remarkably well
Young, healthy men have been found to keep their metabolic control even after consuming twice as much pizza than usual. Researchers with the Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism (CNEM) at the University of Bath, UK, thus believe that if […]
Japan’s cultural strengths not enough to keep increasing coronavirus infections at bay
Much can be learned from Japan in how it handled the initial coronavirus outbreak in the country, such as the widespread use of face masks and its culture of hygiene. Then, Japan pushed for the economy too quickly, encouraging domestic […]
Specific virus species prey on bacteria to clear diabetic foot ulcer infections
Bacteriophages (phages) are tiny viruses that infect and replicate inside bacteria. In the fight against bacterial infections so far, phages have been used as inhalable treatments for pneumonia, wrapping materials that kill foodborne bugs or, drinkable chasers to clear up […]
Newly-found hair regrowth molecule could be faster treatment for baldness
There have been many leads looking into regrowing hair with the latest being the finding of a special molecule by North Carolina State University (NCSU) researchers that appears to regulate hair regeneration. The molecule could be a new drug target […]
Are you tired of waiting in line just to see a doctor?
You’re not alone. Your health should be a priority so why settle for health services that don’t? At GetDoc, we’ve got you covered. GetDoc is a healthcare platform designed with the users at the forefront of everything they do. Using […]
Aside from explosive devices, trained sniffer dogs can also detect coronavirus
Sniffer dogs, with little training, are capable of identifying positive samples of the novel coronavirus with up to 94% accuracy. A research team from the University of Hannover, Germany, who looked into the incredible sensitivity of dogs’ noses, hope that […]
Patterns of brain activity in newborns similar to adults within days of birth
Understanding how an infant’s brain – which is more adult-like than assumed – works may be key to identifying problems later on. Research by psychologists at Emory University in Georgia, US, provides an early look into the visual cortex of […]
